Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. Lens Announced, Priced $997.99, Available for Pre-Order

Panasonic has just officially announced the new Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S lens for L-mount bodies. Of its 17 elements, it sports one ultra extra-low dispersion, one ultra-high refractive index and two extra-low dispersion lenses. Its focus group is driven by a linear motor. The lens has a minimum focal length of 0.54m at its wide end and a max magnification of 0.5x at 300mm. This new lens costs $997.99 at Amazon /Adorama  and $1,249 at B&H. It will start shipping from April 18, 2021.


Below are the detailed specifications of  Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S lens:

Principal specifications
Lens type Zoom lens
Max Format size 35mm FF
Focal length 70–300 mm
Image stabilization Yes
CIPA Image stabilization rating 5.5 stop(s)
Lens mount L-Mount
Aperture
Maximum aperture F4.5–5.6
Minimum aperture F22
Aperture ring No
Number of diaphragm blades 11
Optics
Elements 17
Groups 11
Special elements / coatings 1 UED + 1 UHR + 2 ED elements
Focus
Minimum focus 0.54 m (21.26)
Maximum magnification 0.5×
Autofocus Yes
Motor type Linear Motor
Full time manual Yes
Focus method Internal
Distance scale No
DoF scale No
Focus distance limiter Yes
Physical
Weight 790 g (1.74 lb)
Diameter 84 mm (3.31)
Length 148 mm (5.83)
Materials Magnesium alloy
Sealing Yes
Colour Black
Zoom method Rotary (extending)
Zoom lock Yes
Filter thread 77 mm
Hood supplied Yes

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